Heyy guys I'm back again!! Here is chapter 2! Yayz.
"Sakura thinking"
"Inner Sakura"
Oh, and I forgot this on the other chapter.
I DO NOT OWN NARUTO. If I did, Sakura would be getting every boy in Naruto. :)
Naruto and Sakura were walking to the Hyuga estate. It was about five in the evening and the sun was beginning to set. Naruto had his hands folded behind his head, and was walking in a very slow manner. Sakura on the other hand, was walking upright, her hands at her sides; seemingly being ready for anything.
A sudden shadow passed by Sakura's vision, and she visibly tensed.
"Naruto-kun, I think I forgot to tell Kakashi-sensei something. Go ahead, and I'll catch up later." Sakura told Naruto while dropping behind him just a bit.
"Sure thing Sakura-Chan." Naruto replied without even glancing back at her.
Once Naruto had turned the corner, Sakura leaped into the bushes and pounced on a very suspecting victim.
"Aw, Sid-Chan, that wasn't very nice you know." A voice called out to Sakura.
"Kisame, be quiet. I called you to report in, not be harassed." Sakura replied in a stoic manner as the shadow moved into the remaining sunlight of the day.
A large blue figure with a giant sword wrapped in bandages stepped out of Sakura's grasp. He wore a black cloak with red clouds on it.
"She is right Kisame, harassing her is not part of our mission." A voice sounded behind Kisame.
"Ah, Itachi-san. I am glad you are here as well. I have something very important to talk about with the two of you." Sakura said. "It appears informing the Hokage of the Akatsuki's 'location' was to our benefit. The Kyubi container is being transferred to the Hyuga estate. He will be guarded by me from four pm until roughly twelve am. This is the time we will need to act."
"Yes Sid-Chan. You have done excellent work for us. I hope you will continue to know where your loyalties lie." Itachi said stepping right in front of Sakura. He was a tall lean man, with raven locks, and red eyes. He also wore a black cloak with red clouds on it.
"Itachi-san, you know I have been loyal to the Akatsuki since I was born. I am not Leader-sama's niece for nothing." Sakura replied while waving her hair carelessly in the wind.
"Good Sid-Chan. We will strike two nights from tonight. Be ready," Itachi said.
And with that said, Itachi and Kisame disappeared into the wind.
Sakura glanced at where the two Akatsuki members just stood and grinned evilly, "That is where I truly belong. Back at head courters, as myself. Sid-Chan the assassin, not Sakura-Chan the weakling."
Taking a few minutes to compose herself, Sakura jumped out of the trees that hid her encounter; Sakura pumped chakra into her feet to catch up with Naruto. Taking a little time to feel for his chakra signature, she noticed he was only a couple blocks ahead, but that was only a few streets until he hit the Hyuga estate.
Pumping even more chakra into her feet, Sakura practically flew to the Hyuga manner. Gracefully dodging people here and there, Sakura finally found it easier to jump from roof to roof to reach her goal.
After about a dozen roofs, Sakura caught sight of blond hair, and an outrageous orange outfit.
"That's Naruto alright," Sakura thought briefly to herself before jumping off the roof, and landing next to him without even breaking a sweat.
"I'm Sorry Naruto-kun. It seems I took longer that I thought I would." Sakura said, bowing her head a little in apology.
"Ah, Sakura-Chan, no worries! We're almost there any ways. Look! I can see the front gate!" Naruto exclaimed excitedly.
Sure enough, a large wooden gate could be seen up ahead. Inside, you could spot many small white houses that all looked a like. Taking a deep breath, Sakura walked forward with Naruto at her side.
"State your business," A guard at the gate announced monotonously.
"My name is Sakura Haruno, and this is Naruto Uzumaki. The Hyuga main household has agreed to foster Naruto for a while; seeing as he is in a bit of danger." Sakura stated very formally.
"Yes, Haruno-san, Uzumaki-san. Lord Hiashi is waiting for you at the main branch's home. Please step inside." The guard replied, bowing a bit in respect. He pointed his finger to the right. "That is where you will find the house."
"Hai. Thank you." Sakura responded.
"Stupid respect," Sakura thought to herself while walking casually to where the guard had pointed. Sakura sparred a glance at Naruto; knowing he was probably fascinated by the cleanliness of the estate.
"Sakura-Chan?" Naruto spoke up suddenly.
"Hai Naruto-kun. What is it?" Sakura asked.
Naruto answered by engulfing Sakura in a major bear hug. "Thank you Sakura-Chan. I want to always keep you safe, but it looks like your going to have to keep me safe this time, ne?"
"Hai Naruto-kun. I will always be there to protect you." Sakura said aloud; not really meaning it.
"Forgive me Naruto; I cannot gain attachments in this place. It is not my true home." Sakura thought sadly.
Naruto slowly let Sakura out of the embrace, and grabbed her hand.
"We're like siblings aren't we Sakura-Chan?" Naruto asked happily while they began to walk again.
"Hai, Naruto-kun. Like siblings..." Sakura said.
They walked in silence from there on; Naruto seemingly being content with holding Sakura's hand, while Sakura was lost deep in thought.
"I cannot betray the only family I have ever known. I cannot betray the Akatsuki." Sakura thought to herself.
"What about Naruto-kun, Sakura-Chan? Are you forgetting about your brother?" An inner voice asked Sakura. "And what of Kakashi-sensei, hm? I do believe you would be a failure to the only father figure you have ever had."
"Just shut up! Shut up!" Sakura screamed in her head. "I cannot betray them. Leader-sama has always been a father figure to me, and the rest of the Akatsuki boys have been like brothers. They are all I need."
"You are making a mistake Sakura-Chan." The inner voice rang again, but this time Sakura ignored it.
Taking a deep breath, Sakura noticed they were at a large white house in the middle of the Hyuga district.
"Sakura-Chan, we're here!" Naruto's voice boomed over the quieted street.
"Naruto-kun! You have to be quiet. You also must respect and be thankful for those who have allowed you to stay here." Sakura scolded while finally reaching the door.
"Hai, Sakura-Chan." Naruto said while knocking rather obnoxiously on the door.
"Naruto-kun..." Sakura warned as the banging grew louder.
"Gomen Sakura-Chan." Naruto said quickly.
A few minutes passed, and you could hear movement on the other side of the door. A moment later, and Sakura and Naruto were greeted with the recognizable face of Neji Hyuga.
"Ah, Naruto-san, Sakura-san. Please come in. I am sorry for the delay, but I had to finish the preparations." Neji said stoically while opening the door, and allowing them entry.
Taking a few steps inside, Sakura was left breath-taken. The entry way was the beginning of a garden. A small pond was found in the middle, next to a cherry blossom tree. Flowers were spread across the entire lot.
"Neji-san. Your garden is very beautiful." Sakura said.
"Thank you, Sakura-sa-"
"Neji, please just call me Sakura. We have known each other a while now." Sakura said, cutting Neji off.
"Hai, Sakura. Forgive me. Welcome to the Hyuga's main branch home. Lord Hiashi is waiting for you in his study, if you will kindly follow me."
With that said, Naruto and Sakura followed Neji through an abundance of corridors and halls. Sakura walked silently; trying to remember every turn the halls would make, and Naruto was talking with Neji.
"Neji! I haven't see you in forever man. What have you been up to?" Naruto asked.
"Well Naruto, I have become a jonin level ninja. I will be taking the anbu exams this coming fall." Neji said, replying to Naruto's question.
"AW MAN, NEJI!! YOU'RE A JONIN NOW! WHY IS EVERYONE A HIGHER RANK THAN MYSELF?" Naruto whined loudly, as anime tears dripped down his cheeks.
"Forgive Naruto for his outburst Neji," Sakura said, while pounding her fist into the top of Naruto's head. "After his two year training session with Jiraiya-sama Naruto is still considered a genin."
Neji chuckled lightly to himself while looking at the motionless body of Naruto on the floor. "Well what are we going to do with him then?" Neji asked.
"Don't worry, I can handle it," Sakura said; while her hand began to glow a green color. She lightly placed it on top of Naruto's head, and let her chakra flow into him.
"Byakugan." Neji whispered to himself. He stared at Sakura's chakra that began flowing into Naruto.
"Sakura. You have perfect chakra control, and your healing jutsus are really remarkable." Neji commented while deactivating his byakugan.
"Thank you Neji." Sakura said, while lifting Naruto into a standing position. Slowly, Sakura's chakra began receding, and Naruto began to wake up.
"Sakura-Chan," Naruto said with a pout on his face, "Why do you always have to hit me so hard?"
"I'm sorry Naruto-kun, but you were being really loud." Sakura said.
"Hai, Naruto. I have to agree with Sakura. You were being quite loud..." Neji agreed.
"Fine." Naruto pouted again. "If you both want to be mean to me, then lets go see your uncle."
Neji and Sakura both laughed lightly, and looked at each other. Sakura blushed a little bit, and looked away.
"I have to agree with Naruto, Neji. I think we should be seeing Lord Hiashi." Sakura said; the blush still faintly on her cheeks.
"What am I doing? I am Sid-Chan. Not Sakura-Chan. I can't have emotions like this." Sakura thought to herself as they started to head to Hiashi's study again. "It's good I only have two more nights left in Kohona. Then I will leave this place for good."